Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
Ceist:871. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the budget of An Garda Síochána for maintenance and small capital works in each of the past five years. [33744/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 24 July 2018
Ceisteanna (871)
Freagraí scríofa
The Deputy will appreciate that the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation, including official housing. This includes identifying and progressing any necessary remedial or refurbishment works required at individual stations. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
I have requested the relevant information from the Garda Commissioner and will write to the Deputy when it is to hand.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A
I refer to your Parliamentary Question No. 871 for answer on 24 July 2018 regarding the budget for maintenance and small capital works for An Garda Síochána. At the time I responded that, I would request the information sought by you from the Garda Commissioner and that I would write directly to the Deputy on receipt of same. I apologise for the delay in providing this information.
As the Deputy will appreciate the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. This includes identifying and progressing any necessary remedial or refurbishment works required at individual stations. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
There has been very significant investment in Garda resources across the State in recent years. Considerable efforts are being made by the Government to enhance the working environment for members of An Garda Síochána and major investment has been committed under the Capital Plan 2016-2021 to upgrade Garda premises.
The Garda Station Building and Refurbishment Programme 2016-2021 is an ambitious 5 year programme, based on agreed Garda priorities that will benefit over thirty locations around the country. The programme is providing new stations and modernising older stations at key locations around the country, ensuring safe, modern working environment for members and staff of An Garda Síochána as well as fit-for-purpose facilities for visitors, victims and suspects.
Separately to the major capital funding being provided to An Garda Síochana, the Garda Vote also includes provision for maintenance and small capital works not forming part of the overall Building Programme.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the budget, including the supplementary allocation and expenditure, in the Garda Vote for maintenance and small capital works in the years 2013 – 2017 was as set out in the following table.
|
Year |
Original Budget Allocation € |
Supplementary Allocation € |
Expenditure € |
|
2017 |
721,000 |
3,479,000 |
4,301,000 |
|
2016 |
721,000 |
2,979,000 |
3,818,000 |
|
2015 |
721,000 |
2,779,000 |
3,347,000 |
|
2014 |
721,000 |
1,719,000 |
2,901,000 |
|
2013 |
721,000 |
979,000 |
1,919,000 |
I trust that this information is of assistance .